Buddhist Therapists in Washington Township, MI

There is a path toward greater mental and emotional freedom and well-being in this life. Unpleasant emotions and thoughts can so easily fuel the repetitive loops of critical self-views, anxiety, and depression. Yet the human mind has the incredible capacity to be malleable, adapt, and change for the better.

Now let’s be clear: there’s nothing deficient, broken or flawed about you. Yeah you, like everyone else, has some work to do and yet consider that you came by your problems honestly. Initially those problems were a healthy adaptation to experiences beyond your level of skill. It’s just that now you’re beyond ready for a major upgrade, aren’t you?

Talk therapy serves a valuable purpose by aiding your brain in processing challenging emotions during specific moments in your life and enabling introspection regarding associated thoughts. However, what if you find yourself trapped in the depressive, anxious, angry, or shameful mental state for so long that you have nothing new to explore? What if, despite recounting your traumatic experiences numerous times, your low energy, sadness, avoidance, anger, or impulsivity still persists? And what if the somatic reactions triggered by certain events are so intense and rapid that you are unable to employ sound judgment?

Contact Lakeside Professional Counseling to schedule. I work with individuals and couples battling trauma and grief; first responders; veterans; current service members; family members of law enforcement and military. I specialize in men's issues; professionals struggling with compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, burnout; sexual abuse of men and women; life transitions and stress; infidelity; individuals at the end-of-life stage; anxiety and mood disorders. I utilize cognitive-based approaches such as CBT along with other Patient-Centered counseling techniques.

Life can be challenging. From loss and grief to anxiety and fear to relationship difficulties to parenting challenges, life can be hard. It is normal for people to struggle. It is OK to not be OK. It is also OK to seek help. You do not have to face life's challenges alone. Counseling is more than just listening. Counseling can provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental environment to work through and process life's challenges. Counseling can foster and promote healing and growth. Well-being is a journey, not a destination. Take control of your mental health and start your well-being journey. Heal. Grow. Transform.

With a dynamic professional background spanning New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Ann Arbor, and Melbourne, Australia. I bring extensive experience as a dedicated therapist. My journey through the performing arts, fashion, technology, and non-profit sectors has provided me with a unique perspective on personal growth and transformation. In my therapeutic approach, I prioritize creating a safe, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their inner selves. My commitment to empathy and trust is unwavering, and I believe in the power of collaboration on the journey towards healing and self-discovery.

The purpose of spiritual counseling is to support you in living from your deepest, most authentic self. As we continually develop, it can be difficult to remain authentic, difficult to balance our own highest values with cultural, vocational, and familial challenges. Especially in times of transition, it takes support, reflection and encouragement to remain true to who we are. While I bring my experience as an ordained Zen Buddhist to my spiritual counseling practice, ultimately my goal is to meet clients where they are, using the particularities of their strengths to help them settle more deeply into their true selves.

Life can feel chaotic. Together we can create a non-judgmental space where you may find the grounding needed for clarity. Drawing from your strengths we can identify the skills needed as you navigate your way forward in the most meaningful way. Whether you are struggling with life circumstances, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties or substance use, I hope to collaborate with you as you seek contentment and meaning. I work with adults, students, teens and groups. Please check out erinkrajcik.com for more info or email me to start the process.

Are you struggling to feel like yourself lately? Maybe your relationships are strained or things are just out of balance. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed, lonely, burdensome, or misunderstood. Does it seem like you are avoiding, or distracted from, daily tasks? Have you hit a wall where it seems like nothing is helping or making a difference anymore? If this sounds familiar, know that you are not alone. I'm here, to offer you the support, guidance, and practical strategies that you need to navigate through this challenging time. We'll work together to help you confidently walk forward into a life of peace, purpose, and fulfillment.

OPENING for new clients! I believe that therapy is a collaboration between both the client and the therapist, working together to achieve your goals. I am committed to providing diversity-affirming care while also utilizing research-supported treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I have worked with individuals across the lifespan, and have extensive speciality in supporting college students through young adulthood in navigating the evolving life stage of emerging adulthood. I work with clients to help you learn coping strategies, identify your inner strengths, land cultivate the life you want to live.

Is your "stuff" blocking your JOY??? I help professional women and men who despite having it all together on the outside, are struggling on the inside. Because as smart, bold, and fabulous as you may be, sometimes our "stuff" gets in the way of us living, loving, and working with JOY. Maybe you are struggling in a complicated relationship, be it with a friend, family, or lover? Or feeling like you have no purpose in life or aren't living abundantly? Or maybe you are dealing with emotional baggage that just won't go away.

I help adolescents and adults who in some way feel broken connect with their inner wholeness. A mindfulness instructor since 2003, I offer a deep level of presence that meets you where you are, building trust for the exploration and location of all necessary strengths and resilience within your own history and experience. I can coach you through a career transition, help you process painful experiences, and help your teenager navigate the new challenges he or she faces. I can help you make sense of your past, live more joyfully in the present, and gain newfound hope for the future.

As we move through life, challenges can either keep us stuck or propel us into new ideas, perceptions, and growth. Counseling and life coaching can help navigate those challenges with a positive, healthy mind set. The healthier our mind set, the healthier our relationships will be with our self and others. Depression, anxiety, trauma, can hold us hostage from living our best life. Eclectic therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and others can help bring awareness and change and lead you to a happier, more fulfilling life.

Your current situation is not your final destination! I am here to help you overcome difficulties that may be holding you back or weighing you down. Using a combination of clinical and holistic interventions to treat the whole-person, we will work together to help you reach new heights on your healing journey.

“The therapist must strive to create a new therapy for each client.” - Irvin Yalom (The Gift of Therapy). A strong alliance between client and therapist, through which the therapist attunes to the client's unique set of needs, is an essential catalyst of positive change. The fact that you are here, seeking support, demonstrates your motivation toward growth: another essential element of effective therapy. I aim to help you build upon these strengths to find contentment in your authentic self, nurture more satisfying relationships, and heal from limiting patterns.

You are finally ready to make a change. Maybe a life adjustment has blindsided you, or you are ready to drop the burden of long held hurtful beliefs about yourself or habits that limit you. At Your Best Self Counseling I recognize the courage it takes to address the challenges you are facing and am excited to use my experience to help you live the life you have always wanted.

Have you recently experienced a loss? Are you struggling with difficult emotions or boundaries? I strive to create a warm and comfortable environment where we can process trauma, improve relationships, learn new skills and make insightful connections. I provide individual therapy & couples therapy. I also provide supervision to Limited License Professional Counselors (LLPC) in the state of Michigan.

Do you feel lonely, sad or confused about things that are going on in your life? There is help, every problem has a solution. I use a person-centered approach which means creating an individualized and evidence -based treatment plan and intervention to meet your goals. I will support you in your healing and growth. You can call me for an informal chat to see if I can help you. I am also a trained yoga teacher and take an integrative approach to dealing with difficult times and emotions. I hold certifications in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) , Dialectical behavioral therapy(DBT) and certification in trauma based care .

Do you identify as a highly-sensitive-person (HSP)? Deep feeler + thinker? Recovering perfectionist ...people-pleaser ...performer? Worry you are both too much + not enough? Struggle in relationship to self + others over the years? Dealing with quarter-life to mid-life transitions & challenges? Everyday overwhelm? Who-Am-I issues? Feel stuck but also ready for change? Together, we will explore how your past effects your present & co-create new ways forward. My main philosophy is: You are already whole & already know what you need (yes, even right now, as you're reading this). Most of us need some help to do so.